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Heritage Open Days: Tile Design Workshop

The Central Library Building by George Corson (1829-1910) offers spectacular interiors including the Tiled Hall and reflects Corson's eclectic interests which included Islamic architecture.

This is a chance for families and children to explore colour, geometry, and pattern through drawing, painting, collage, printing and decoupage.

Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is supported by the Leeds Civic Trust Grants Scheme.

Laugh At Leeds: Stand Up and Improv Courses

Laugh At Leeds is the premiere comedy course in the heart of Chapel Allerton. Running for over a decade and with glowing course testimonials from all students.  Begin your journey in comedy with a course ran by leading professionals in the north and meet like minded funny people along the way.

Next beginners Stand Up and Improv course beginning 23rd June!

Find out more and sign up here - https://www.laughatleeds.com/

 

Family History Consultation

If you are having difficulty with your family history research then join our team of family history librarians at the Central Library for a free consultation: from first steps using Ancestry to more advanced queries, we're on hand to help.

We can primarily assist with family history in the Leeds and West Yorkshire area; the consultation is open to anyone, however, as we may be able to offer general advice depending on your circumstances.

Family History for Beginners Workshop

Join us in the Sanderson Room at Leeds Central Library for this live and interactive version of our popular Family History workshop, for a friendly introduction to key concepts and resources for complete beginners.

Free but booking required at www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents

This is a Leeds Libraries event, to keep up to date with further events please follow us on social media @leedslibraries and sign up to Leeds Libraries Newsletter  

Life Drawing with Rob Oldfield

Join us in our monthly life drawing class with Gallery favourite, experienced artist and tutor, Rob Oldfield.

This workshop is open to everyone, from newcomers who want to take up a hobby through to experienced artists looking to hone their sketching skills.

Materials including various papers, pencils, charcoal and drawing boards will be supplied, but please feel free to bring your own too.

Stitch a Pocket Hug with Jane

Join fibre artist Jane to hand embroider your own felt heart.

You will be guided through choosing the right materials, using applique and learning simple embroidery stitches.
You will take your unique artwork and new skills home, together with some ideas for where your stitch journey may lead you next!

Jane is passionate about embroidery and uses it on anything she can get a needle through! Join her in letting your creativity loose!
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Hello Sunshine Embroidery Workshop with Jane

Fibre artist Jane will guide you through the basics of hand embroidery and applique to create your own stitched sunshine design. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced stitcher looking for inspiration you will take home a unique embroidered artwork and the confidence to keep stitching.

Jane is passionate about embroidery and uses it on anything she can get a needle through! Join her in letting your creativity loose!

Screen Printing Christmas Cards

Create your own Christmas cards on our festive themed card printing workshop.

Join us on our festive screen printing workshop to make your own printed Christmas cards. Using a combination of hand cut paper stencils and pre-prepared imagery on screens you’ll print your own unique Christmas cards to send to friends and family this Christmas.